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Thursday, 22 July 2021] No 97—2021] THIRD SESSION, SIXTH PARLIAMENT 1 PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA _____________________ ANNOUNCEMENTS, TABLINGS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS _____________________ THURSDAY, 22 JULY 2021 _____________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS National Assembly and National Council of Provinces 1.

Finding on classification of Draft Bill by JTM ................................................................ 2 National Assembly 1.
Membership of Committees ............................................................................................. 2 2.

Referral to Committees of papers tabled .......................................................................... 3 National Council of Provinces 1.

Referral to Committees of papers tabled .......................................................................... 3 TABLINGS National Assembly and National Council of Provinces 1.
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment ............................................................. 4 2.

Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation .................................................... 5 2 National Assembly 1.

Speaker ............................................................................................................................. 5 National Council of Provinces 1.
Chairperson....................................................................................................................... 8 ANNOUNCEMENTS National Assembly and National Council of Provinces The Speaker and the Chairperson 1.
Finding on classification of Draft Bill by Joint Tagging Mechanism (1) The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services consulted the JTM for advice, in terms of Assembly Rule 274(1)(b), on the classification of the following Draft Bill: (a) Draft Constitution Eighteenth Amendment Bill (Draft 2).
The JTM found that the Draft Bill should be dealt with as a section 74(2) Bill and as a Draft Bill falling within the ambit of section 39(1) of the Traditional and Khoi- San Leadership Act, 2019 (Act No.

3 of 2019).

National Assembly The Speaker 1.
Membership of Committees (1) The following committee membership changes have been made by the African National Congress: Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs Discharged: Appointed: Dyanti, Mr QR (Alternate) Ramolobeng, Ms A (Alternate) Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services Discharged: Moss, Ms LN Appointed: Moss, Ms LN (Alternate) 3 Appointed: Ramolobeng, Ms A (2) Mr Q R Dyantyi has been elected Chairperson of the Committee for Section 194 Enquiry, with effect from 20 July 2021.

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Referral to Committees of papers tabled (1) The following papers are referred to the Joint Standing Committee on the Financial Management of Parliament for consideration: (a) Monthly Financial Statements of Parliament – June 2021, tabled in terms of section 54(1) of the Financial Management of Parliament and Provincial Legislatures Act, 2009 (Act No 10 of 2009).

(2) The following papers are referred to the Portfolio Committee on Human Settlement, Water and Sanitation for consideration and report.
Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information is referred to the Standing Committee on Public Accounts for consideration: (a) Report and Financial Statements of the Amatola Water Board for 2019-20, including the Report of the Auditor-General on the Financial Statements and Performance Information for 2019-20.
(3) The following paper is referred to the Portfolio Committee on Police for consideration: (a) Report of the South African Police Service for the period 01 October 2020 – 31 March 2021, tabled in terms of section 18(5)(d) of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act No 116 of 1998).

National Council of Provinces The Chairperson 1.


Referral to Committees of papers tabled (1) The following paper is referred to the Select Committee on Security and Justice for consideration: (a) Report of the South African Police Service for the period 01 October 2020 – 31 March 2021, tabled in terms of section 18(5)(d) of the Domestic Violence Act, 1998 (Act No 116 of 1998).

TABLINGS National Assembly and National Council of Provinces 1.
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment 4 (a) Government Notice No 495, published in Government Gazette No 44698, dated 11 June 2021: Amendments to Financial Provisioning Regulations, 2015 in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998).
(b) Government Notice No 517, published in Government Gazette No 44701, dated 11 June 2021: Amendment to the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, Listing Notice 1, Listing Notice 2 and Listing Notice 3 of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014 for activities identified in terms of section 24(2) and 24D in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998).
(c) Government Notice No 536, published in Government Gazette No 44724, dated 18 June 2021: Repeal of the regulations relating to the inspection of premises in a Dust Control Area made in terms of section 33(1)(b) of APPA, 1965 in terms of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No 39 of 2004).
(d) Government Notice No 537, published in Government Gazette No 44724, dated 18 June 2021: Repeal of the regulations regarding Fuel Burning Appliances in Dwelling Houses made in terms of section 44(1)(d4) of APPA, 1965 in terms of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No 39 of 2004).
(e) Government Notice No 538, published in Government Gazette No 44724, dated 18 June 2021: Repeal of the smoke control regulations made in terms of section 18(5) of APPA, 1965 and smoke control zone orders section 20(1) in terms of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No 39 of 2004).
(f) Government Notice No 533, published in Government Gazette No 44724, dated 18 June 2021: The National Estuarine Management Protocol in terms of the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No.

24 of 2008).
24 of 2008).

(g) Government Notice No 544, published in Government Gazette No 44743, dated 22 June 2021: Consultation on Proposed Regulations Regarding Fees for the Provision of Aviation Meteorological Services in terms of the South African Weather Service Act, 2001 (Act No 8 of 2001).
(h) Government Notice No 547, published in Government Gazette No 44755, dated 24 June 2021: Notice of intention to declare certain land as part of the Harold Porter National Botanical Garden in terms of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No 10 of 2004).
(i) Government Notice No 559, published in Government Gazette No 44761, dated 25 June 2021: Consultation on intention to publish the National Guideline for consideration of Climate Change implications in applications for Environmental Authorisations, Atmospheric Emission Licenses and Waste Management Licences in terms of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998).
5 (j) Government Notice No 561, published in Government Gazette No 44762, dated 25 June 2021: National Norms and Standards for Organic Waste Composting in terms of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No 59 of 2008).
(k) Government Notice No 562, published in Government Gazette No 44763, dated 25 June 2021: Consultation on the Proposed Amendments to the List of Waste Management Activities that have, or are likely to have, a Detrimental Effect on the Environment in terms of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No 59 of 2008).
(l) Government Notice No 563, published in Government Gazette No 44764, dated 25 June 2021: Consultation on the Biodiversity Management Plans for Aloe Ferox and Honeybush Species (Cyclopia Subternata and Cyclopia Intermedia) in terms of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No 10 of 2004).
(m) Government Notice No 566, published in Government Gazette No 44776, dated 28 June 2021: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment: Comments invited on the Draft Policy Position on the Conservation and Ecologically Sustainable Use of Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhinoceros.

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The Minister of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation (a) Business Plan of Amatola Water for 2021 -2026.

(b) Business Plan of Bloem Water for 2021 -2026.


(c) Corporate Plan of Lepelle Northern Water for 2021/22 – 2025/26.

(d) Corporate Plan of Magalies Water for 2021/22 to 2025/26 (2021/22 Review).

(e) Business Plan of Mhlathuze Water for 2021/2022 to 2025/2026.

(f) Corporate Plan of Overberg Water for 2021/22 to 2025/26.

(g) Corporate Business Plan of Rand Water for 2021/2022 to 2025/2026.

(h) Business Plan of Sedibeng Water for 2021/2022 – 2025/26.
(i) Corporate Plan of Umgeni Water for 2021/2022 – 2025/2026.

National Assembly 1.

The Speaker (a) Reply by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation to Report of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation on Budget Vote 6: International Relations and Cooperation, as adopted by the Assembly on 9 June 2021.

6 Referred to Cooperation.


the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and (b) Reply by the Minister of Basic Education to Report of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on Budget Vote 16: Basic Education, as adopted by the Assembly on 9 June 2021.

Referred to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education.
(c) Reply by the Minister of Basic Education to Report of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education on Fourth Quarter Performance Report of Department of Basic Education in meeting its pre-determined objectives for 2019-20, as adopted by the Assembly on 3 December 2020.

Referred to the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education.

(d) Reply by the Minister of Home Affairs to Budgetary Review and Recommendation Report of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, as adopted by the Assembly on 1 December 2020.
Referred to the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs.

(e) Reply by the Minister of Health to Report of Standing Committee on Appropriations on the 2020 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement, as adopted by the Assembly on 4 December 2020.

Referred to the Standing Committee on Appropriations and Portfolio Committee on Health.
(f) Reply by the Minister of Health to Report of Portfolio Committee on Transport on its Oversight Visit to Assess the State of Readiness of Various Modes of Transport and their Attendant Facilities in Line with the Implementation of Level 3 Regulations on Covid-19 Lockdown, as adopted by the Assembly on 1 December 2020.

Referred to the Portfolio Committee on Transport.


(g) Reply by the Minister of Finance to the Report of the Standing Committee on Appropriations on the 2021 Appropriations Bill, as adopted by the Assembly on 4 June 2021.

Referred to the Standing Committee on Appropriations and Standing Committee on Finance.
(h) Letter from the Minister of Home Affairs dated 16 July 2021, to the Speaker of the National Assembly explaining the reasons for the delay in the submission of the Annual Report of the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) for the 2020/21 financial year.
Dear Hon Madam Speaker 7 DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS: LATE TABLING OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF VOTE 5 FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 The Auditor-General (AGSA) informed the Director-General on 5 July 2021 that it is not in a position to conclude its audit report on the financial statements provided within the prescribed two month period.
The reasons provided by the AGSA are as follow: “The audit of the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) for the 2020-21 financial year commenced late due to some challenges linked to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Furthermore, we rely on the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) auditors to confirm certain material balances and information that are included in DHA financial statements relating to the DIRCO receivable and NRF payable.
The DIRCO audit is planned to be completed by 31 August (2021) and as a result we will only be able to receive the necessary confirmation during August.

Because of these challenges, we will thus not be able to conclude the audit within two months of receiving the annual financial statements, i.e by 31 July 2021.

We will, however, endeavour to conclude both audits on or before 31 August 2021”.

See AGSA letter dated 5 July 21 attached as Annexure A.
As a consequence, the Department will be unable to table its 2020/21 annual report, audited financial statements and the AGSA's report on those statements within the prescribed five months of the end of the financial year.

The delay in finalising the 2020/21 audit report by the AGSA is attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic and the dependency on DIRCO audit process.

The AGSA has committed to endeavour to conclude the audit on or before 31 August 2021.
Every attempt possible will be made to expedite the tabling of the 2020/21 annual report and audited financial statements once the signed AGSA audit report if received.

To allow for the Audit Committee meeting, type setting, proof reading and printing, the Department should be able to table its 2020/21 annual report and audited financial statements by 30 September 2021 if the AGSA audit report is signed-off by 31 August 2021.
Yours sincerely (Signed) DR PA MOTSOALEDI, MP MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS CC: DEPUTY PRESIDENT AND LEADER OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS IN PARLIAMENT CHAIRPERSON OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF PROVINCES CHAIRPERSON OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON HOME AFFAIRS AUDITOR GENERAL: SOUTH AFRICA National Council of Provinces 1.

The Chairperson 8 (a) NOTICE OF INTERVENTION ISSUED IN TERMS OF SECTION 139(4) OF 1996 TO CENTRAL KAROO DISTRICT THE CONSTITUTION, MUNICIPALITY, WESTERN CAPE.
Referred to the Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Water and Sanitation and Human Settlements for consideration and report.

(b) Letter from the Minister of Home Affairs dated 16 July 2021, to the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces explaining the reasons for the delay in the submission of the Annual Report of the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) for the 2020/21 financial year.

Dear Hon.
Dear Hon.

Chairperson DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS: LATE TABLING OF THE ANNUAL REPORT OF VOTE 5 FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 The Auditor-General (AGSA) informed the Director-General on 5 July 2021 that it is not in a position to conclude its audit report on the financial statements provided within the prescribed two month period.
The reasons provided by the AGSA are as follow: “The audit of the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) for the 2020-21 financial year commenced late due to some challenges linked to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Furthermore, we rely on the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) auditors to confirm certain material balances and information that are included in DHA financial statements relating to the DIRCO receivable and NRF payable.
The DIRCO audit is planned to be completed by 31 August (2021) and as a result we will only be able to receive the necessary confirmation during August.

Because of these challenges, we will thus not be able to conclude the audit within two months of receiving the annual financial statements, i.e by 31 July 2021.

We will, however, endeavour to conclude both audits on or before 31 August 2021”.

See AGSA letter dated 5 July 21 attached as Annexure A.
As a consequence, the Department will be unable to table its 2020/21 annual report, audited financial statements and the AGSA's report on those statements within the prescribed five months of the end of the financial year.

The delay in finalising the 2020/21 audit report by the AGSA is attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic and the dependency on DIRCO audit process.

The AGSA has committed to endeavour to conclude the audit on or before 31 August 2021.
Every attempt possible will be made to expedite the tabling of the 2020/21 annual report and audited financial statements once the signed AGSA audit report if received.

To allow for the Audit Committee meeting, type setting, proof reading and printing, the Department should be able to table its 2020/21 annual report and audited financial statements by 30 September 2021 if the AGSA audit report is signed-off by 31 August 2021.
9 Yours sincerely (Signed) DR PA MOTSOALEDI, MP MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS CC: DEPUTY PRESIDENT AND LEADER OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS IN PARLIAMENT SPEAKER OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CHAIRPERSON OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON HOME AFFAIRS AUDITOR GENERAL: SOUTH AFRICA